Over 50 years later, federal government opens investigation on James Cates' murder
By Susie Webb | Mar. 30The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation Wednesday morning into the 1970 murder of James Lewis Cates Jr.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation Wednesday morning into the 1970 murder of James Lewis Cates Jr.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation Wednesday morning into the 1970 murder of James Lewis Cates Jr.
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Elaine Westbrooks is the first Black University librarian since the position was created in 1901 at UNC. “I lean into that because it really changes the way I think about the world,” she said. “And so I really think I’ve been the right leader for the right time.” Westbrooks' last day at UNC will be May 31. During her five years at UNC, spearheaded University Libraries’ work in diversity, equity and inclusion, working to make the library system a better, more accessible space for underrepresented communities.
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University Libraries and resident advisers at Carolina Housing have created a collection focused on environmentalism, sustainability and the climate crisis. The virtual "Sustainability Now!" collaboration is now available on OverDrive, containing a total of 62 books in both e-book and audiobook formats.
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As Raul Reis prepares to be the next dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, he aims to emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion, and prepare students to be top professionals in their fields.
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Based on the Color of Drinking study conducted in 2017 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UNC researchers are conducting a similar study focusing on the impacts of University alcohol culture on students of color and LGBTQ+ students.
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As the UNC men's basketball team prepares to meet Duke in the Final Four on Saturday, students reacted with their plans to watch the game and their thoughts on the team's NCAA Tournament run thus far.
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The Coker Arboretum is a 5-acre space on campus where UNC students and other Chapel Hill community members can relax and learn more about plants.
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As the UNC men's basketball team continues its run through the NCAA Tournament, some UNC professors have moved exam dates as students celebrate the Tar Heels' progression to the Final Four.
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Organized by environmental organizations at UNC and in the area, the event was part of the Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.
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The UNC Board of Trustees' Budget, Finance and Infrastructure Committee discussed the University's first all funds budget, which will be reviewed by the Board of Governors on May 25.
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On March 3, the University announced the official launch of the CCR, which connects students to Resilience Coaches who are trained to help students experiencing identity-based issues.
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UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous television shows and has done voice acting for commercials, video games and other animations. “It’s been a beautiful process to be a part of watching the growth in her career and growth as a person,” McDuffie's wife, Leila Ryan, said.
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After traveling to 193 United Nations-recognized countries, UNC Kenan-Flagler professor set his sight on space. Kitchen will join private-space travel company Blue Origin's New Shepard launch on March 29.
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Photographer Cornell Watson's "Tarred Healing" project is a reflection of Black history through places, people and systems in Chapel Hill and at the University. Twelve days after the display at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History was initially canceled, the center went back on the decision on March 1 — without consulting Watson — before canceling it for the final time the next day. “Who plans and schedules an exhibition without the artist?" Watson said. "No one, ever.”
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At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, School of Nursing clinical professor Rumay Alexander said some faculty members have expressed concerns about recent comments made by Provost Chris Clemens regarding the "Tarred Healing" photo story.
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Commission Co-chairperson Jim Leloudis said they have started thinking through proposed language for the University's land acknowledgement.
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Erika H. James, dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, was selected to give the first lecture in the UNC Distinguished Lectureship on Racial Equity and Belonging on Monday. She spoke to attendees about addressing racial equality in higher education.
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Beyond the University, Griffith has been working to help increase representation in the field of marine science for years. "Our research and our expertise deserves to be heard," she said.
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A mural that covers a wall head to toe, "thrift flips," bright stickers and posters for days. These are all projects by two UNC students, Cameron Griffin and Madelyn Bircher. In late October, the two founded MadGriffin Studio with a mission to promote sustainability, accessibility and build a platform for local artists.
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The postcards submitted by University staff will be part of a special exhibit on Arts Everywhere Day, April 8.
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